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2. Tonight’s Agenda Welcome & Introductions Overview of the Program Rules Fundraising Osseo/MG Extravaganza Team Talks Welcome & Introductions Overview of the Program Rules Fundraising Osseo/MG Extravaganza Team Talks

3. Player Registration All players required to sign up on-line Helps coaches develop a contact list Helps us develop the player pages for the website All players required to sign up on-line Helps coaches develop a contact list Helps us develop the player pages for the website www.osseofastpitch.com

4. Introductions Our 9 th Grade Coaches –Coach Rosch & Coach Haun Our Sophomore Coach –Coach Braun Our JV Coach –Coach Koehn Our Varsity Assistant Coach –Coach Carlyon (A) Our 9 th Grade Coaches –Coach Rosch & Coach Haun Our Sophomore Coach –Coach Braun Our JV Coach –Coach Koehn Our Varsity Assistant Coach –Coach Carlyon (A)

5. Our Program I took over 8 years ago, we had a varsity, and a 10 th grade team and barely a JV team Our tradition had changed from being a contender every year, to just playing to have fun (which didn’t include a lot of winning) We were a program in transition, still suffering from the MG/Osseo Split I took over 8 years ago, we had a varsity, and a 10 th grade team and barely a JV team Our tradition had changed from being a contender every year, to just playing to have fun (which didn’t include a lot of winning) We were a program in transition, still suffering from the MG/Osseo Split

6. Our Program (continued) Mission Osseo Softball is just a small piece in the big puzzle of Osseo Athletics. We view our players as students, athletes and valuable members of our community. Our teams will strive to have athletes that come from multiple backgrounds and cultures, participate in multiple sports/activities and have strong academic interests. We exist to provide an opportunity for girls to develop an appreciation and enthusiasm for the game of fastpitch softball, a sport that is a unique blend of athleticism and team plus individual accountability. We will aim to be competitive at all levels and learn to play the game the way it was meant to be played: with respect, intensity, integrity and sportsmanship. Vision We will build successful teams by focusing on: Increasing the number of athletes out for softball, Developing solid fundamentals, and Teaching the strategies of the game. Philosophy We will work harder than any other team in the state. Each player is important to the success of the team. We will continually work to make each player the best they can be; the end result will be the success as a team. Players will be put on teams where they can make the biggest impact, ensuring the success of the team and individual. Defense wins championships. The foundation of our program will be defense. H.A.D. Fun…Hustle, Aggressiveness, Desire and Fundamentals. The game of fastpitch is continuously changing. We will always be looking to push the boundary; we will strive to be one-step ahead. Bunting has become an important part of the game. We will emphasize bunting in all situations. We will teach bunting mechanics and fundamentals at all levels. Having fun means working hard at practice and being consistently competitive in games and achieving our goals. Winning will always be our goal. No individual, coach or player, is more important than the team. Mission Osseo Softball is just a small piece in the big puzzle of Osseo Athletics. We view our players as students, athletes and valuable members of our community. Our teams will strive to have athletes that come from multiple backgrounds and cultures, participate in multiple sports/activities and have strong academic interests. We exist to provide an opportunity for girls to develop an appreciation and enthusiasm for the game of fastpitch softball, a sport that is a unique blend of athleticism and team plus individual accountability. We will aim to be competitive at all levels and learn to play the game the way it was meant to be played: with respect, intensity, integrity and sportsmanship. Vision We will build successful teams by focusing on: Increasing the number of athletes out for softball, Developing solid fundamentals, and Teaching the strategies of the game. Philosophy We will work harder than any other team in the state. Each player is important to the success of the team. We will continually work to make each player the best they can be; the end result will be the success as a team. Players will be put on teams where they can make the biggest impact, ensuring the success of the team and individual. Defense wins championships. The foundation of our program will be defense. H.A.D. Fun…Hustle, Aggressiveness, Desire and Fundamentals. The game of fastpitch is continuously changing. We will always be looking to push the boundary; we will strive to be one-step ahead. Bunting has become an important part of the game. We will emphasize bunting in all situations. We will teach bunting mechanics and fundamentals at all levels. Having fun means working hard at practice and being consistently competitive in games and achieving our goals. Winning will always be our goal. No individual, coach or player, is more important than the team.

7. Our Program (continued) Since then: –We have re-established our overall numbers –We have gotten more players with more experience –We started to play fastpitch the way it was meant to be played –We have had success in the lower levels and it finally trickled up Since then: –We have re-established our overall numbers –We have gotten more players with more experience –We started to play fastpitch the way it was meant to be played –We have had success in the lower levels and it finally trickled up

8. The Rules For the most part, the players have created their own rules. We have them typed out and each player will be signing them with their teams. However, there are two big rules that you need to know. For the most part, the players have created their own rules. We have them typed out and each player will be signing them with their teams. However, there are two big rules that you need to know.

9. MSHSL Rule on Chemical Violations After confirmation of the first violation, the student shall lose eligibility for the next two (2) consecutive contests or two (2) weeks, whichever is greater. After confirmation of the second violation, the student shall lose eligibility for the next 6 contests and must complete the chemical awareness program. If a student denies it and it found guilty later, it is a 9 week penalty. After confirmation of the first violation, the student shall lose eligibility for the next two (2) consecutive contests or two (2) weeks, whichever is greater. After confirmation of the second violation, the student shall lose eligibility for the next 6 contests and must complete the chemical awareness program. If a student denies it and it found guilty later, it is a 9 week penalty.

10. School-wide Attendance Policy If a student is unable to remain in school because of fatigue, illness, or injury, he/she will not be allowed to participate in the activity A student may not participate in an extracurricular activity (practice or meet) if he/she has any unexcused absence for any class during the day If a student is suspended (in or out of school), he/she may not participate If a student is absent due to medical reasons, then he/she must present a medical statement from a physician clearing the absence. The note must be presented to the coach/advisor before the student can participate. If a student is unable to remain in school because of fatigue, illness, or injury, he/she will not be allowed to participate in the activity A student may not participate in an extracurricular activity (practice or meet) if he/she has any unexcused absence for any class during the day If a student is suspended (in or out of school), he/she may not participate If a student is absent due to medical reasons, then he/she must present a medical statement from a physician clearing the absence. The note must be presented to the coach/advisor before the student can participate.

11. Sportsmanship Emphasis in the High School league for the past 5 years Our scores have been phenomenal and we strive to continue that tradition Players will not talk to an umpire (unless that umpire first talks to them and then it is with the utmost respect) We will only cheer for our team and not cheers against the other We will be each other’s biggest fan Fans encouraged to do the same. Emphasis in the High School league for the past 5 years Our scores have been phenomenal and we strive to continue that tradition Players will not talk to an umpire (unless that umpire first talks to them and then it is with the utmost respect) We will only cheer for our team and not cheers against the other We will be each other’s biggest fan Fans encouraged to do the same.

12. Fundraising We are continuing to fundraise for some short and long term needs –Dugouts on Varsity Field and other field improvements –Tournaments/Scrimmages –Banquet –Extra Coaches –Continue to provide new & upgraded equipment We are continuing to fundraise for some short and long term needs –Dugouts on Varsity Field and other field improvements –Tournaments/Scrimmages –Banquet –Extra Coaches –Continue to provide new & upgraded equipment

13. 50 Inning Game 7 th year we have done this We really need this one to go big Basically it is similar to a Walk-a-Thon You get pledges to play softball for one day. We want every player to raise $100.00 The top two sellers over $100 will win a sweatshirt & sweatpants 7 th year we have done this We really need this one to go big Basically it is similar to a Walk-a-Thon You get pledges to play softball for one day. We want every player to raise $100.00 The top two sellers over $100 will win a sweatshirt & sweatpants

14. 50 Inning Game In addition to the individual pledges, we look for Game Sponsors Each team is required to find 2 $100 game sponsors. Game sponsors are due on April 19 th Sign up to help out (bringing food, grilling, etc.) Then the fun part: –At 8:00 AM, April 24 th we play a complete 50 inning game In addition to the individual pledges, we look for Game Sponsors Each team is required to find 2 $100 game sponsors. Game sponsors are due on April 19 th Sign up to help out (bringing food, grilling, etc.) Then the fun part: –At 8:00 AM, April 24 th we play a complete 50 inning game

15. Applebee’s Breakfast Fundraiser #2 Each player is asked to sell/buy 8 or more breakfast tickets If you sell/buy 8, you will get the team t- shirt For each additional 5 you sell, you get $10 credit (towards optional apparel or player pack. Fundraiser #2 Each player is asked to sell/buy 8 or more breakfast tickets If you sell/buy 8, you will get the team t- shirt For each additional 5 you sell, you get $10 credit (towards optional apparel or player pack.

16. Cub Foods bagging Fundraiser #3 Cub Foods – Champlin Each player needs to sign up to fill a shift April 3 rd Fundraiser #3 Cub Foods – Champlin Each player needs to sign up to fill a shift April 3 rd

17. The Osseo/MG Extravaganza This is the 5 th year All levels play MG on the same day 5:30 PM – 9A & 9B & B-Squad 7:00 PM – JV 7:30 PM – Varsity We will need some help with various tasks. This is the 5 th year All levels play MG on the same day 5:30 PM – 9A & 9B & B-Squad 7:00 PM – JV 7:30 PM – Varsity We will need some help with various tasks.

18. Uniform Pack Purchased to go with our uniforms You get: –1 Black Long sleeve ‘under-armor’ type shirt –1 White half sleeve ‘under-armour’ type shirt –Warm-up jacket –1 pair of orange socks Cost is $85 Purchased to go with our uniforms You get: –1 Black Long sleeve ‘under-armor’ type shirt –1 White half sleeve ‘under-armour’ type shirt –Warm-up jacket –1 pair of orange socks Cost is $85

19. Optional Clothing Order Each year we pick something different This year we are ordering black half-zip sweatshirts and open-bottom sweatpants We have the flyers here tonight and need to be turned in tonight. There will be a parents flyer as well All are optional Each year we pick something different This year we are ordering black half-zip sweatshirts and open-bottom sweatpants We have the flyers here tonight and need to be turned in tonight. There will be a parents flyer as well All are optional